Talking State of Texas Retirement with Jennifer Thompson

Click here to send us your thoughts on this episode! Certified financial planner Akeiva Ellis gives us the lowdown on the ERS-sponsored financial education series presented by Financial Knowledge. These sessions will be available to all state employees and cover everything from paying down debt and reaching your financial goals to investing basics and coping with financial stress. We also chat with ERS presenter Angelica. She'll be kicking off National Retirement Security Month with "Strengt...

Click here to send us your thoughts on this episode! Your health could help your wallet, too. Tune in to this episode of ERS Money Talks to learn how the Buena Vida program can help you build healthier habits while earning rewards that can put money back in your pocket. We’ll break down how the program works, what you can earn and how taking advantage of your benefits can help you save. Because feeling good is great—but getting rewarded for it? Even better. Buena Vida benefits you Earn...

Click here to send us your thoughts on this episode! Health insurance can feel complicated, and in today’s economy, every opportunity to budget, save and better understand your benefits matters. In this episode of Money Talks, our hosts sit down with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Account Manager Claire York, who not only understands health insurance but also understands your state health plan. Tune in to learn how your health insurance works, how premiums are determined, ways to make t...

Click here to send us your thoughts on this episode! ERS sits down with Kyle Caffey, vice president of the Technology Innovation Lab at Empower, to discuss navigating AI-powered tools in today’s increasingly digital landscape.

Click here to send us your thoughts on this episode! Are you part of the 80%? Statistics show the vast majority of state employees are not taking full advantage of their TexFlex benefits, essentially leaving money on the table every month. In this episode, we sit down with James Handy, TexFlex account executive, to demystify these powerful budgeting tools. We dive into the different types of spending accounts and uncover the surprising list of everyday items you are likely already buying tha...